vs Redhill

[dave]

Faversham Town 3-2 Redhill



Starting line up:



Simon Overland,

Ashley Brown, Matt Bourne, John Scarborough, Jamie Maxted,

Sam Bewick, George Monger, Wayne Wilson, Josh Stanford,

Dean Grant, Jack Harris.



Well, maybe closer than it should have been. But

when it mattered, we had the quality to win the game.

That's not to say that we will be removing Redhill from

our list of problem opponents (beat us twice last year).



Decent start from us. A Wayne Wilson corner from our right, Matt

Bourne arrives unmarked at the far post, decent header, keeper does

well. Dean Grant on the right, finds Josh Stanford's run into the area,

great defensive block. A flowing move, Wayne Wilson, to Jack Harris on

the left, gorgeous cross field pass, Sam Bewick's shot is saved.

Fine move. So 3 decent chances. And then panic at the other end.

Redhill attack down our right, a shot from outside the area hits

the bar, we fail to clear, comes out to their left, a drive and

shot and they hit the post. Our luck is in maybe, but no, Redhill's

next attack, a chipped ball over the defence, headed on and touched

home from the right hand side. 0-1. We have further chances,

John Scarborough's header is just wide from a Wayne Wilson corner.

Wayne Wilson and Jack Harris combine to set up Sam Bewick, the

shot is just wide, And just before H-T, an important save by

Simon Overland, comies to the edge of his area to end a Redhill

raid. Good save. 0-1 at H-T.



Whatever was said at half-time, we were much better. Straight out

of the blocks. A trio of chances, shots from Jamie Maxted, Dean

Grant and Josh Stanford all go close. Wayne Wilson spreads the

ball to Josh Stanford on the left, finds Jamie Maxted, drives

into the box, shirt being pulled, surely a foul, finds a great

strike, keeper finds a great save. Josh Stanford finds Dean

Grant out on the right, great cross to the far stick, Jack

Harris heads over. But we're pushing. Sam Bewick's cross field

ball, right to left, finds Josh Stanford, Josh is brought down.

Free-kick, 25 yards out. Wayne Wilson territory. Fantastic free-kick.

keeper's top right hand corner, keeper didn't move, completely beaten.

And then, minutes later, excellent work from Dean Grant down the right,

gets the cross in and George Monger is on hand to head home. But

having worked hard to get in front, we concede a soft goal, we allow

a shot on goal. scuffed at that, and it sneaks home. 2-2. 3 goals in

4 minutes. Salters Lane, the place for entertainment!!

But surely, it's not going to be one of those days. John Scarborough

puts it home from a Wayne Wilson free-kick. Offside flag goes up.

A Wayne Wilson corner, John Scarborough's header is cleared off the

line. A George Monger volley from the edge of the area is tipped

over by the keeper. Great save. Dave Botterill and Kieran Oliver

are on for. Ashley Brown and Jack Harris. With 10 to go Josh Stanford

wins the ball, plays in Kieran Oliver into the box, shoots and a penalty

is awarded. Handball. Wayne Wilson steps up, this time power rather than

direction. The desired result-straight down the middle. Great strike.

One last chance, a Sam Bewick cross fom the right, Wayne Wilson hits the

bar and Jack Harris can't quite force the rebound home.



So reasons to be cheerful:

a) we consolidate second in R1S.

b) our hoodoo over Redhill has been broken

c) still unbeaten at home - played 8 won 7 drawn 1. A formidable record.

d) and a decent home win. Another 3 goals and a plus 200 crowd. All good.



Didn't hear the Sponsors' MOM so I'm sure that allows carte blanche to

nominate. For me Wayne Wilson, big performance today.

[FAV Army]

Well, another thrilling match today - Salters Lane, the place for goals this season without a doubt.

Think we got that little bit of luck we don't usually get today with their two shots both off the upright and (at least what I thought was) a fairly soft penalty - the Redhill player was very close to Kieran.

That said, we were slightly unlucky with Scarborough's two attempts, so swings and roundabouts I guess but nice to get some decisions for us as well as against us.

So, just four points behind Burgess Hill, albeit we have played a game more.

I notice Burgess Hill's brilliant run finished today with defeat to Dartford in the FA Cup - intrigued to see how they do when they are next in action.

Agree with you Dave that Wayne Wilson probably deserved the MOM award. Sometimes, we might just take his set-pieces for granted, although, they really are absolutely fantastic.

Onto Whitstable on Tuesday, see you there!

FAV Army!!

[CJK]

Link to match video . . . youtu.be/6p7zxPVdz4E